Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially announced the induction of badminton legends Chen Long from China and Lee Yong Dae from South Korea into the 2024 BWF Hall of Fame. This exciting development in the world of badminton will be celebrated during the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals gala dinner on December 9, 2024, in Hangzhou, China. Continue reading Chen Long and Lee Yong Dae Honored with BWF Hall of Fame Induction
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Lee Yong Dae/Kim Gi Jung beat Yoo Yeon Seong/Choi Sol Gyu at Super Match
Seoul: The Badminton Korea Association (BKA) organized an internal competition called “Super Match” on Monday attempting to help Korean shuttlers to regain a competitive edge after a long break due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading Lee Yong Dae/Kim Gi Jung beat Yoo Yeon Seong/Choi Sol Gyu at Super Match
Lin Dan through, Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong crash out in Australian Open first round
Sydney: The two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China got off to a strong start on Wednesday when he saw off HS Prannoy of India 21-18, 21-19 to advance to the second round of Australian Open. Continue reading Lin Dan through, Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong crash out in Australian Open first round
Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong, Cheam June Wei & Soong Joo Ven enter main draw of Australian Open
Sydney: Korea’s former World No. 1 men’s doubles pair Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong have qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open that started on Tuesday. Continue reading Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong, Cheam June Wei & Soong Joo Ven enter main draw of Australian Open
Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong to reunite at Australian Open
Sydney: With the Australian Badminton Open Super 300 kicking off on Tuesday, former World No. 1 men’s doubles pair Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong have decided to renew their partnership in Sydney. Continue reading Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong to reunite at Australian Open
Lee Yong Dae, Yoo Yeon Seong back together again
Seoul: After one and a half year since they last played together at the 2017 Korea Masters Grand Prix Gold, former World No. 1 men’s pair – Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong who were ranked World No. 1 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings for a staggering 117 weeks, will be reunited again at the 2019 Australian Open that will be held in Sydney from June 4th to June 9th. Continue reading Lee Yong Dae, Yoo Yeon Seong back together again
Inspired by Lin Dan and Hendra Setiawan, Lee Yong-Dae determined to return to where he once belonged
Seoul: Former World No. 1 men’s doubles player, Lee Yong-Dae of South Korea who retired from international badminton after winning the 2016 Korea Open Superseries title with then partner Yoo Yeon Seong, but subsequently made his return to competitive badminton with Kim Gi-Jung by winning the 2018 Barcelona Spain Masters. They pair is currently ranked No. 31 in the world. Continue reading Inspired by Lin Dan and Hendra Setiawan, Lee Yong-Dae determined to return to where he once belonged
Yonex and Lee Yong-Dae rejoin Badminton Korea Association (BKA)
Seoul: Badminton equipment manufacturer, Yonex, who lost the sponsorship deal with Badminton Korea Association (BKA) to Victor in 2009, has officially signed a 4-year sponsorship deal again with BKA on January 7th, 2019. However, former World No. 1 men’s doubles player, Lee Yong-Dae who left BKA at the end of 2016, would have to wait a little longer before BKA could reinstate his eligibility as member of the Korean national team. Continue reading Yonex and Lee Yong-Dae rejoin Badminton Korea Association (BKA)
Lee Yong-Dae has reportedly filed for divorce after less than 2 years of marriage
Seoul: Former World No. 1 men’s doubles player and the 2008 Olympic mixed doubles gold medalist Lee Yong-Dae of Korea has filed for divorce after just under two years of marriage with Korean actress Byun Soo Mi (Han Soo Hyun). Continue reading Lee Yong-Dae has reportedly filed for divorce after less than 2 years of marriage
Lee Yong-Dae denies submitting fake records for military exemption
Seoul: South Korean badminton star Lee Yong-Dae has refuted an assertion made my Korean media that he had fabricated his community service time in order to obtain his military service waiver. Continue reading Lee Yong-Dae denies submitting fake records for military exemption